DH106 Comet 1A F-BGNX Restoration

It’s great to have largely unrestricted access throughout the museum and exhibits.

I think this was the big attraction for me. To be able to peer inside the prototype Mosquito was a real treat as was being able to get very close to the other 2 Mossies they have. As other people have said there are a number of aircraft outside and exposed to the elements and slowly deteriorating but the Museum know this and are fundraising for another hangar.

I especially liked the planes you could go into which showed how people used to travel by air!! There are lots of curators around who are only too pleased to give information on the history of the various exhibits. Well worth the entrance fee!

We had a lovely day out. We really enjoyed all of the brilliant exhibits!

As a Hertfordshire lad by birth, I should have known about this place years ago. But glad I’ve found it now. Many have described it as a ‘Gem’ and it really is. It’s so important that the memory and history of the great De Havilland organisation is remembered and passed on to future generations.

A truly great collection and friendly, enthusiastic volunteers.

I liked the Horsa Glider and ability to go into cockpits

Ease of access to exhibits, so many aircraft open. Very relaxed atmosphere and great quality of information.

It was a very good opportunity to learn about British aviation history and very enjoyable for kids too. I will definitely recommend this museum. True that it could be better kept, but definitely worth it for the aviation enthusiast.

You can see the aircraft being restored and interesting exhibits.